East Counties · 1,157 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
25 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 36 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 74 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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53 days median · 71 days average
across 426 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 74 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Opened | The Engineer | |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | BANGER & HEARTH | |
| 2026-07-14 | Takeover | Cafe 1 | AL1 3JW |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | Shed full of delights | |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | Explicit Ocean | |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | Cellar Door Wines | AL1 1JB |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | Sandridge Rovers Football Club | AL4 9DD |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | Soniador Catering | AL1 3JW |
How does St Albans City's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in St Albans City? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in St Albans City this year?
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